"Helen Maria Epperson, 87, of Covington, Ind., went to be with her Lord on Nov. 24, 2011, at The Waters of Covington.
She was born June 7, 1924, in Hume, Ill., to Joseph Hampton and Ollie Theodore (Henson) Spencer.
She married James Lawrence Epperson on June 30, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2001.
They had six children together: James L. Epperson II, Nancy Jo (Charles) Holycross of James Island, S.C., Fran (Donald) Cumbow of Covington, Ind., Skip (Lola) Epperson of Cayuga, Ind., Becky (Kevin) Jones of Covington and Terry (Lesa) Epperson, also of Covington. Her 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive Helen.
In addition to her husband, James; her parents; a son, James Epperson II; two brothers; and one sister preceded Helen in death.
She was a homemaker, knitter and loved working with flowers. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Danville, and loved the Lord, her pastor and church friends.
She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, and reading her Bible.
A celebration of life service for Helen Maria Epperson will begin at 2 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 28, at Sunset's Covington Chapel, 420 Third St., Covington, Ind., with burial to take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville following the service. Pastor Bob Fairchild has been asked to officiate the service. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-8 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Memorial condolences may be made in Helen's name to the First Assembly of God Church in Covington."- Commercial News, Danville, Illinois, November 26, 2011
She was born June 7, 1924, in Hume, Ill., to Joseph Hampton and Ollie Theodore (Henson) Spencer.
She married James Lawrence Epperson on June 30, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2001.
They had six children together: James L. Epperson II, Nancy Jo (Charles) Holycross of James Island, S.C., Fran (Donald) Cumbow of Covington, Ind., Skip (Lola) Epperson of Cayuga, Ind., Becky (Kevin) Jones of Covington and Terry (Lesa) Epperson, also of Covington. Her 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive Helen.
In addition to her husband, James; her parents; a son, James Epperson II; two brothers; and one sister preceded Helen in death.
She was a homemaker, knitter and loved working with flowers. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Danville, and loved the Lord, her pastor and church friends.
She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, and reading her Bible.
A celebration of life service for Helen Maria Epperson will begin at 2 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 28, at Sunset's Covington Chapel, 420 Third St., Covington, Ind., with burial to take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville following the service. Pastor Bob Fairchild has been asked to officiate the service. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-8 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Memorial condolences may be made in Helen's name to the First Assembly of God Church in Covington."- Commercial News, Danville, Illinois, November 26, 2011
"Helen Maria Epperson, 87, of Covington, Ind., went to be with her Lord on Nov. 24, 2011, at The Waters of Covington.
She was born June 7, 1924, in Hume, Ill., to Joseph Hampton and Ollie Theodore (Henson) Spencer.
She married James Lawrence Epperson on June 30, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2001.
They had six children together: James L. Epperson II, Nancy Jo (Charles) Holycross of James Island, S.C., Fran (Donald) Cumbow of Covington, Ind., Skip (Lola) Epperson of Cayuga, Ind., Becky (Kevin) Jones of Covington and Terry (Lesa) Epperson, also of Covington. Her 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive Helen.
In addition to her husband, James; her parents; a son, James Epperson II; two brothers; and one sister preceded Helen in death.
She was a homemaker, knitter and loved working with flowers. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Danville, and loved the Lord, her pastor and church friends.
She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, and reading her Bible.
A celebration of life service for Helen Maria Epperson will begin at 2 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 28, at Sunset's Covington Chapel, 420 Third St., Covington, Ind., with burial to take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville following the service. Pastor Bob Fairchild has been asked to officiate the service. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-8 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Memorial condolences may be made in Helen's name to the First Assembly of God Church in Covington."- Commercial News, Danville, Illinois, November 26, 2011
She was born June 7, 1924, in Hume, Ill., to Joseph Hampton and Ollie Theodore (Henson) Spencer.
She married James Lawrence Epperson on June 30, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. He preceded her in death on Sept. 10, 2001.
They had six children together: James L. Epperson II, Nancy Jo (Charles) Holycross of James Island, S.C., Fran (Donald) Cumbow of Covington, Ind., Skip (Lola) Epperson of Cayuga, Ind., Becky (Kevin) Jones of Covington and Terry (Lesa) Epperson, also of Covington. Her 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren also survive Helen.
In addition to her husband, James; her parents; a son, James Epperson II; two brothers; and one sister preceded Helen in death.
She was a homemaker, knitter and loved working with flowers. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Danville, and loved the Lord, her pastor and church friends.
She enjoyed her family, especially her grandchildren, playing Yahtzee, and reading her Bible.
A celebration of life service for Helen Maria Epperson will begin at 2 p.m. EST Monday, Nov. 28, at Sunset's Covington Chapel, 420 Third St., Covington, Ind., with burial to take place at Sunset Memorial Park in Danville following the service. Pastor Bob Fairchild has been asked to officiate the service. Visitation for family and friends will be 4-8 p.m. EST Sunday, Nov. 27, at the funeral home. Memorial condolences may be made in Helen's name to the First Assembly of God Church in Covington."- Commercial News, Danville, Illinois, November 26, 2011
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